As a dog trainer I get this question a lot. My answer is always the same "It depends". It depends on if your dog is experiencing any anxiety with your absence. Some of you know if your dog is having separation anxiety due to the destruction you see when you get home. Others see the anxiety on your dog's face when their beard or fur under their chin is soaked with drool. Some, may not even know that your dog is having separation anxiety! How can you know 100% certain that they are comfortable when you leave? The answer is...